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Elimination Of Lymphatic Filariasis: Here's How Karnataka Health Officials Are Ensuring Lymphatic Filariasis Doesn't Spread
Appealing to the people to consume drugs, Dr. Ramesh K Kaulgud, Joint Director, Directorate of National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP), says that Kalaburgi and Bidar districts have recorded around 7,078 and 3,424 cases of lymphedema and 405 and 346 cases of hydrocele.
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Not Stigma But Awareness A Hurdle To Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis By 2020
Lymphatic filariasis, also known as elephantiasis, is a parasitic disease caused by infection with roundworms of the family Filarioidea. As per WHO data, India contributes to 40% of the infection burden worldwide and LF is prevalent in 17 states across the country. India had set the ambitious target of eliminating filariasis by the year 2020, but e...
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Anti-filariasis drive begins in Kerala
The Mass Drug Distribution for lymphatic filariasis, a public health programme being conducted across the state, was inaugurated by Health Minister V S Sivakumar at a function in the state capital today. The programme is endorsed by the World Health Organisation for eliminating filariasis. The administration of two doses of preventive medicines hel...
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Elimination Of Lymphatic Filariasis: Here's How Karnataka Health Officials Are Ensuring Lymphatic Filariasis Doesn't Spread
Appealing to the people to consume drugs, Dr. Ramesh K Kaulgud, Joint Director, Directorate of National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP), says that Kalaburgi and Bidar districts have recorded around 7,078 and 3,424 cases of lymphedema and 405 and 346 cases of hydrocele.
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Not Stigma But Awareness A Hurdle To Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis By 2020
Lymphatic filariasis, also known as elephantiasis, is a parasitic disease caused by infection with roundworms of the family Filarioidea. As per WHO data, India contributes to 40% of the infection burden worldwide and LF is prevalent in 17 states across the country. India had set the ambitious target of eliminating filariasis by the year 2020, but e...
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Anti-filariasis drive begins in Kerala
The Mass Drug Distribution for lymphatic filariasis, a public health programme being conducted across the state, was inaugurated by Health Minister V S Sivakumar at a function in the state capital today. The programme is endorsed by the World Health Organisation for eliminating filariasis. The administration of two doses of preventive medicines hel...
